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14
SEP
2021
Lebanon’s New Government to End Subsidies as Economy Spirals
Analysts say they expect Lebanon’s newly formed government to end subsidies to basic commodities like fuel by the end of this month. To replace a bloated system of subsidies, the state has offered cash cards to the most vulnerable, but in a country where the U.N, says 78% of people are living in poverty, there are questions on whether that will be enough. For VOA, Anchal Vohra reports from Beirut.Camera: Tilo Gummel
Produced by: Tilo Gummel and Bakhtiyar Zamanov
Produced by: Tilo Gummel and Bakhtiyar Zamanov
13
SEP
2021
Palestinians Meet Israeli Economic Goodwill Gestures with Skepticism
Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden called on Israel’s new leaders to take confidence-building steps to improve the lives of Palestinians, prompting Israeli officials to announce a package that includes 120 million dollars in loans and 16,000 Israeli work permits for Palestinians. But as Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from the West Bank city of Ramallah, these gestures are being met with skepticism among Palestinians. Camera: Ricki Rosen
01
SEP
2021
Lebanon Struggling with a Water Emergency
The U.N. children’s agency, UNICEF, has warned that more than 4 million people in Lebanon – many of them children -- could face a critical shortage of water in the coming days. The water crisis comes on top of a fuel crisis and a plummeting currency as Lebanon’s economy collapses and plunges millions into poverty. For VOA, Anchal Vohra reports from Beirut.Camera, Production: Tilo Gummel
31
AUG
2021
Hezbollah Seeks to Capitalize on Lebanon’s Energy Crisis
The latest sign of the economic collapse afflicting Lebanon is a fuel crisis that has paralyzed the country. Now, the militant group Hezbollah says it will import fuel from Iran, a move that could bring more trouble than it relieves. Jacob Russell reports from Beirut.Produced by: Jon Spier Camera : Jacob Russell
20
AUG
2021
Syrian Kurds Say Two Towns Attacked by Turkey
Kurdish forces in Syria said two towns under their control have been bombarded by Turkish military and allied Syrian militias, killing six people, including two civilians, and wounding more than a dozen others. VOA’s Zana Omer reports from Tell Tamer, Syria, in this story narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.Producer and camera: Zana Omer.
17
AUG
2021
Egyptian Opposition TV Stations Based in Istanbul Face Uncertain Future
Several Egyptian opposition television stations are based in Istanbul, where they broadcast programming critical of Egypt's government led by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Turkey was a strong supporter of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, but with Turkish-Egyptian rapprochement efforts underway, the opposition TV channels face an uncertain future. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.Produced by: Adam Greenbaum
10
AUG
2021
Iraqi Refugees Concerned About Increasing Violence at Syria's al-Hol Camp
Iraqi refugees at the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria are voicing concerns about growing violence inside the camp following the weekend slaying of yet another Iraqi by suspected Islamic State militants. The camp hosts tens of thousands of people, including families of Islamic State foreign fighters. VOA's Zana Omer filed this report, narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.Camera: Zana Omer
10
AUG
2021
Iraqi Kurdish Family Turns Home into Animal Shelter
In the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah, a family has turned their home into a shelter for wounded and abused animals. Dilshad Anwar reports from Iraq.
05
AUG
2021
A Year After Port Explosion, Beirut Neighborhood Still Struggles
It was a year ago that a massive explosion at the port of Beirut left many parts of the historic city in ruins. Reporter Anchal Vohra was among the injured that day. She returned to the scene of the devastation to see how her neighbors are rebuilding their lives and has this report for VOA.Camera: Tilo Gummel.
05
AUG
2021
One Year On, Beirut Explosion Seem as Symbol of Defeat and Resistance
One year after the devastating explosion in the port of Beirut little progress has been made in the investigation and no accountability has been assigned. As Lebanon flounders under multiple crises, the blast has become a symbol of both defeat and resistance. For VOA, Jacob Russell reports from Beirut
03
AUG
2021
7 Years After Islamic State Genocide, Yazidi Still Seeking Justice
Yazidis in Iraq and around the world are commemorating the 7th anniversary of a massacre carried out by the Islamic State group against members of the religious minority in the Iraqi town of Sinjar. Yazidi survivors and activists say the international community must prioritize justice for their community. VOA’s Dakhil Elias filed this report, narrated by Raveen Dosky.Produced by: Farhad Fallahi
08
JUL
2021
16 Years in Office, Abbas Faces Wave of Palestinian Protests
There have been growing protests against the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, sparked by the death of Abbas critic Nizar Banat while in Palestinian police custody. The demonstrators are also angry that the 85-year-old Abbas recently cancelled long-overdue Palestinian elections. Abbas critics say they will continue the protests until new elections are called. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Hebron in the West Bank. Camera: Ricki Rosen
